I know I posted that my Texas Star quilt is completed! Well, not so fast. I have debated back and forth on this quilt whether I would add a border. Saturday morning, I was cleaning some of my fabric drawers and I came across some solid green fabric left over from a project of long ago. It's a nice shade of green and it looked really nice next to my star quilt. So, I got to thinking and spent some time on Pinterest and found this vintage quilt which has become my inspiration.
So, I got out some paper and did some drawing. I decided from my rough drawing that I would cut 3-inch long parallelograms. After cutting a couple out I stitched them together to figure out what size square I would need to cut and then cut diagonally to make the triangles to fit. These sewn together makes for about a 5-inch zig-zag border. Since my star quilt is hand pieced I felt I had to continue. Most modern patterns would have a seam in the cream triangle but when you hand piece a Y seam is easy, means fewer seams and less cutting. All wins in my book!
I am not sure if I will add a narrow border between the zig-zags and the quilt, time will answer that question. For now, this is filling my desire to stitch in the evenings. I started watching the Netflix series Ozark Saturday afternoon and was able to get a good start on the first border! So, I guess the answer is yes add a border, well at least on this quilt!
So, I got out some paper and did some drawing. I decided from my rough drawing that I would cut 3-inch long parallelograms. After cutting a couple out I stitched them together to figure out what size square I would need to cut and then cut diagonally to make the triangles to fit. These sewn together makes for about a 5-inch zig-zag border. Since my star quilt is hand pieced I felt I had to continue. Most modern patterns would have a seam in the cream triangle but when you hand piece a Y seam is easy, means fewer seams and less cutting. All wins in my book!
I am not sure if I will add a narrow border between the zig-zags and the quilt, time will answer that question. For now, this is filling my desire to stitch in the evenings. I started watching the Netflix series Ozark Saturday afternoon and was able to get a good start on the first border! So, I guess the answer is yes add a border, well at least on this quilt!
The border is going to be lovely on your quilt. I always like zig zag borders.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope so, but I am pretty sure I am going to like it. I like that they just continued the zig zag instead of making a perfect corner block!
Deletezigzag borders are always good I think
ReplyDeleteAs you know I am not a big fan of borders but I think I like the zig-zag
DeleteIt will be perfect! Pinterest is such a valuable resource.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is, and so inspirational!
DeleteThat is a beautiful inspiration quilt and I am impressed by your ability to duplicate the border.
ReplyDeleteLoved Geometry back in my high school days. Hand piecing skills teaches you skills that aid you in design. You start seeing the same 45 or 60 degree angle being used. I like to buy more fabric instead of specialty rulers.
DeleteI think that border is going to look beautiful on you quilt. Isn't Pinterest great for inspiration?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Yes Pinterest really helps when you just need a little inspiration. The trouble with Pinterest however is, I can spend hours there.
DeleteThat's going to be lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think so too! I am not about quick finishes with my quilts, I love working on them and when they make me happy then I know they are done!
DeleteClever to have been inspired by an old quilt's border. I look forward to seeing it on your quilt.
ReplyDeleteWell, i was inspired to quilt by vintage quilts. Then i was tempted by more challenging quilts. I am now happy to go back to traditional quilts that repeat a great block and if I can add a pieced border that makes me happy I will add one! It doesn't get better than that! I just ordered some background fabric for a nine patch!!!!!!!! So excited!
DeleteA Y seam is a pleasure with hand piecing! You make me want to get one of my languishing projects out!
ReplyDeleteYes turning that corner on a Y seam makes you feel so talented! LOL I love hand piecing in the evening as I find TV a bit boring. Your embroidery posts makes me want to do an embroidery project. I will find time!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThat border is going to be perfect for your quilt! Sometimes nothing beats hand stitching.
ReplyDeleteWell, I have always wanted to hand piece and never had enough skills under my belt. But, I am finding out, now that I hand piece that it helps me with my machine piecing. So glad I gave it another go now that I have more time and skill.
DeleteI love borders and this zig zag will look great on your quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI struggle with borders so usually just make more blocks but this one caught my eye
DeleteI love how that border will look...nice around those lovely stars...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks Julierose! It will fill my urge to hand piece for another couple of weeks and I agree I think it will enhance my stars.
DeleteWhat a lovely border! You are so talented to figure out the size and get it all prepped.
ReplyDeleteI love the math and geometry side of quilting. So this was right up my alley.
DeleteLove the zig zag border
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think it's a winner too!
DeleteIt is going to look lovely, love the zig zag borders.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and I am enjoying the hand piecing. Hand piecing a whole quilt has been a dream of mine for a long time.
DeleteWhat a great frame for your stars!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad it caught my eye!
DeleteCan't wait to see it all finished! I like the border.
ReplyDeleteI like your zig zag border -- it's a keeper, I think! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree and it's pretty easy!
DeleteI love that border you are making.. can't wait to see it finished and attached too... will you do it on 3 sides like the antique border was or on all 4 sides??? Lovely either way!
ReplyDeleteKathi
I think I might do all four sides. But as you know with quilting a lot of time it's wait to see
DeleteGreat plan! I love the vintage quilt, not surprised it inspired you. Will you border 3 or 4 sides?
ReplyDeleteI thought four sides but I am rethinking that! Just love quilting as it never gets boring!
DeleteFantastic border! Hope you're keeping the make-do look of the corners too!
ReplyDeleteYes that's the part that really caught my eye!
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